USPTO events for the weeks of March 3-14

This week

March 4

International agents and attorneys: Learn to think like a patent examiner with STEPP's four-day course noon ET
Get a better understanding of how examiners make decisions with this Stakeholder Training on Examination Practice and Procedure (STEPP) four-day course.

March 5

Trademark basics: Learn the fundamentals 7 p.m. ET
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend.

March 6

Intellectual property basics and helpful resources noon ET
An opportunity to learn from USPTO experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product.

The Path to a Patent, Part VI: Pursuing patent protection abroad 2 p.m. ET
USPTO International Patent Legal Administration experts will discuss considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications and provide an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).

March 7

Federal trademark searching: Overview 3 p.m. ET
This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of searching using the trademark search tool.

March 8

Successful Inventing: Product design, development, and prototypes 1:30 ET
This series covers various aspects of the invention process. In this session, we'll discuss topics such as marketing, creating what people want before they know they want it, product development, product design, prototyping, and tailoring your product for different markets.

March 13

Attend DOCX filing training 2 p.m. ET
This event is a must for patent applicants learning to file and retrieve their documents in DOCX format. We will provide information, conduct a demo, and answer any questions.

March 14

Federal trademark filing: Overview 3 p.m. ET
Join this webinar to learn the fundamentals of our new filing system in Trademark Center.

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